Job Description

Innovation & Venture Development Lead (Entrepreneur-in-Residence)

(Open to Founders, Students, Innovators & Startup Teams)

Location:

All over India

Job Type:

Full-Time | Co-Founder Track | Equity/Profit Share | Strategic Partnership Opportunity

About GMIndia:

GMIndia is an innovation-first startup studio and venture builder, based in Chennai and Ahmedabad. We collaborate with

founders, students, innovators, incubators, and businesses

to build, launch, and scale high-impact products in

AI, deep tech, digital transformation, and smart enterprise domains

.

Whether you're an

aspiring entrepreneur

,

early-stage founder

,

student with a prototype

, or an

existing company looking to co-develop or expand

, GMIndia provides the platform, infrastructure, and strategic guidance to bring ideas to life.

Role Overview:

We're seeking an

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

or

AI Product Strategist

who's passionate about launching and scaling AI-powered solutions. Whether you have an early idea, MVP, or startup concept, this role is your opportunity to

co-build a venture from scratch

with full support from GMIndia.

You'll lead the strategy, product roadmap, execution, and GTM planning -- with access to our development team, AI experts, infrastructure, and funding support.

Who This Is For:

Students or Researchers

with innovative projects in AI or tech

Startup founders or co-founders

looking for funding or product development support

Individuals with disruptive ideas

seeking an ecosystem to build and launch

Companies/startups

looking to expand into new products, markets, or use GMIndia as a tech/product partner

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

in a domain with a scalable product idea (e.g. HealthTech, FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech)

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and validate AI-driven business ideas with real-world impact. Design and lead product development from concept to MVP. Collaborate with engineering and data science teams on technical implementation (LLMs, ML models, etc.). Develop go-to-market (GTM) strategies, pricing models, and scaling plans. Own product vision, customer discovery, and iteration cycles. Co-create pitch decks and funding strategy with our leadership. Partner with academic labs, incubators, or clients to refine the solution.

Themes We're Excited About:

(but not limited to)

Generative AI in content, healthcare, or education AI-powered compliance, HR, or MSME support tools Marketplaces or platforms with built-in intelligence Product expansion for existing SMEs or startups Localization of global tech solutions for Indian market Platforms for sustainable energy, climate-tech, logistics

What We Offer:

In-House Tech & Product Team

- Engineers, UI/UX, ML, QA

Funding Support

- MVP, pilots, and GTM

Shared Infrastructure

- Legal, HR, hosting, compliance

Strategic Mentorship

- Advisors, domain experts, industry veterans

Flexible Models

- Equity, revenue-share, or co-branded JV

Market Access

- Clients, channel partners, investor network

Ideal Background (Any One or More):

Final-year students, interns, or researchers in AI/Tech with strong ideas Founders with an early-stage product seeking scale Freelancers/consultants who want to productize their services Business analysts, designers, or engineers who want to be builders Product leaders looking for an entrepreneurial pivot Companies/startups seeking product partnerships or expansion support
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person